Greetings
April 30, 2006 - May 6, 2006The most recent week's greetings, Sunday through Saturday, are posted here in descending order. Scroll down to see previous days. Reach out and touch someone! Send your own greeting»

May 6, 2006

To: Don Rogers
There once was a dentist named Don
Who lived 'neath the hot desert sun
He had a daughter named Sarah
A friendship so rare-uh
And she loved him from Dusk until Dawn
can't wait to see you in June!
—Sarah Rogers

To: Butch
I couldn't have earned that masters degree without your love and support!
Thanks for gathering our family for graduation. Thanks for eating leftovers, cleaning house, waiting for me to finish typing my papers, tiptoeing while I napped, getting the kids off to school, grocery shopping, and for being my wonderful husband, Happy Thirtieth Anniversary, I love you.
—Janice Conner

To: Muv
Next week is MUV'S day! Happy Muv's Day to the only person who knows that!
Love,
Helen, Fiona, Jeff, Chris and the all the other mountain Turnbulls
—Helen Goody

To: Mom
Missing you out in Charlottesville, VA...but looking forward to your visit this summer for Sculpture in the Park. Can't wait for you to meet Mark and argue politics. The couch is all yours!
—Ren Burke

To: Carmen
Sorry you could'nt make the show but tiger
bites are serious business. Keep it elevated and I'll bring a fresh bag of ice on my way home.
—ivan kassovic

To: Olon
To my favorite pastor...our first date was seeing Garrison and PHC at the Denver Botanic Gardens last year...we closed the place down, they had to kick us off the grass...it's a good thing we're Methodists (and I hope you still have a job tomorrow)!
—Dena Kirk

To: The Unitarians at Foothills and Namaqua, and the Fort Collins Folk Dancers
Most of you are here already, and I assume the rest of you are listening to the broadcast. It's nice to know there are a few of us liberals in this neck of the woods.
—Karen and Terl Robinson

To: Karen
Happy birthday Bubbles!
Love Helen and Jeff
—Jeff Goody

To: Mom - Wilma
Hi to Mom and to everyone back home in Slayton, Minnesota. Hope you're feeling well and have the energy to start planting your garden. I'll see you in June. Love, Peggy
—Peggy Gustaf

To: My mom, Carolyn Wilkins and my best friend, Bonnie Lu
I know you both wish you were here, I do,too!!! Happy Spring!!! Happy National Laughter Day to all, say hi to Steve and Elly!!!
—suzanne wiarda

To: Nancy Kellner
Glad you decided to take a break from the Hardanger to get some entertainment! We love you, Mom!
—Olivia and Bill/Jim Knieff/Kellner

To: John Weibel
John, I was looking for a stable relationship and you smelled like one. Happy 13th anniversary, Blair
—Blair Weibel

To: Jack & Sharon McCall
I wish a speedy recovery to my brother-in-law from his recent surgery. Get well to celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary with my sis, Your Kansas Praire Home Companion. Wish you two were in Colorado to see Garisson with me.
—Paula Powell

To: Larry & Donna Olson
Here in Colorado, if you want to talk with God directly, it is only a local call.
—Dion & Meg Spencer

To: Sean, Paige and Landon
We wish you good luck in selling your Big SUV. The '91 Honda is ready to replace it!
—Paul and Connie Lanphier

To: Michael
Congratulations on following your dream – going off to grad school in biochemistry, even though it coincides with your first Social Security check. You are indeed a mad, but loved, scientist.
—Karen Wilken

To: Christina
Eventhough at 26 you just found out that Lake Wobegon is not real, like Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy, it can live in your heart. Mom
—Bev Jackson

To: KGPR
Hey KUFM-KGPR members, I didn't have to enter and lose in any dang ticket lottery to attend this KUNC sponsored event.
—Mary Grande

To: Janice and Gary
Happy 2nd anniversary to Janice and Gary. They met on the internet. Through the magic of electrons they've made wonderful magic of our own!
—Janice Michon

To: Margaret, Katie and Matthew
Mom and dad say hi to their kids in Vancuver, Chicago and Iquitos, Peru. At least you are all in the Western Hemisphere!
—Bernadette and David Kissel

To: Scott
Happy Anniversary to the love of my life! 10 years and 2 children have been the greatest gifts you have ever given me. I love you.
—Jennifer Wildman

To: Gramy and Grampy Schalon
Get the Lutefisk ready for the family reunion in Michigan. We hope Mom's jello salad survives the car trip from Colorado. Love, Marissa and Melia
—Jennifer & Bob Beccard

To: Mom and Dad
No luck on selling the mobile home out here so we will be hitching it up next week and heading east. Can we park it in your backyard for awhile?
—Kate McAtavey

To: Graham and Drew
Although you haven't accepted the virtues of being Norwegian or your Minnesota roots--at least you recognize the virtues of being a liberal.
Love Mom
—Heather Hallett Thurston

To: Stephanie
Congratulations on receiving your Master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Minnesota on May 14. With love from Mom and Dad.
—Ellen Erickson

To: Jennifer & Noah Flores
We miss you guys like crazy, especially the stair rides. Hope to see you this summer. Come on out and we'll ride our bikes through the cool night air, over the river and through the woods to town.
—Jeff & Caroline Morrell

To: Mom and Dad
We didn't lose anyone on the way to the Colosseum, just while crossing the street on the way back.
—Kate Fauteux

May 4, 2006

To: Carissa
Hello to Carissa, our favorite feminist. Why did you move to New Jersey where they have enough Democrats, when we need you here in Loveland?.
—Richard & Carolann Blanco

To: Deb W
Deb I am tired of you fishing for an engagement ring this is an official offer! Will you marry me? Love Jon. (We will be in the audience on May 6th)
—Jon Ridley

To: Cath
Sweetheart, Sure wish I was sitting next to you there in Ft.Collins instead of listening via Internet from Kirkuk Iraq!
—Rick Fisher

May 3, 2006

To: Pastor Rich and Sue Mayfield
"Traveling Mercies" to our Pastor and Shepard of 20+ years and his lovely first grade teacher wife as they retire from Lord of the Mountains Lutheran Church and Summit Cove Elementary in Dillon, CO. Many thanks from all you've touched. But just think - no more pot lucks! "Go in Peace." (Rich and Sue will be in the audience today.)
—tina oberheide

To: Rebecca Peterson Executor Director, Center for the Arts, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
I can hardly wait for Garrison Keillor's performance in your Wonderful Theatre with the mighty WurliTzer organ. Let's not tell him how many Norwegians will be buying tickets. I hear we already have two buses of musicians coming from Norway to celebrate the Centennial of Tronderlag of America in August 2008! Hilsen fra
—Maxine Sandvig

To: Gary Geers
Happy 50th Birthday this May 8th to my dearest husband, and there will be no cheating extinguishing cake candles this year; the hose stays outside. (Thrilled to say we will be attending the live show in Loveland on May 6th!)
—Catherine Scott

To: Gary Geers
Happy 50th Birthday this May 8th to my dearest husband, and there will be no cheating extinguishing cake candles this year; the hose stays outside.
—Catherine Scott

To: Jamie
Happy Anniversary. You are a brave and patient man for putting up with me and all 5 of the boys. I love you.
—Emilie Horne

To: Toby & Joan
Hi you two, having a wonderful time wish you were here!
—Heidi & Debbe Swanson

To: Brian Bohl
HELLO TO BRIAN IN GRAND JUNCTION:
GRANDPA AND GRANDMA WISH YOU WERE HEAR AT THE SHOW WITH THEM.
—Dan Edwards

To: Jane
Happy fourth birthday to Jane in Richmond. Sorry we couldn't be there to celebrate with you, but we'll be sure to say hi to Mickey and Cinderella for you! Love Max
—Mary Sandkam

To: Pat Bierle
Happy Early Mother's Day Mom! All the way from the Rocky Mountains to South Dakota. I love you, you're the best mom in the world. Jane
—Jane Leavitt

To: Mahala Willmann
Happy 10th Birthday to Mahala from your parents, Kent and Keely and your brothers, Keenan and Colin. We are sorry your name doesn't sound like ours but you were just too beautiful for any other name.
—kent willmann

To: Jose
Can you believe it's been 12 years of marriage already? As it says on the rings, "Here's Hoping" - for another 12...at least!
—Angela Ortiz

To: Quinn Steven in Denver
You turn 8 months today and dads in the audience. Tell him its ok I was actually first to let you roll off the couch.
—Quinn Pack

May 2, 2006

To: Donata (Da-na-ta)
Happy 36th Birthday today! Thanks for being this old man's retirement plan. Now get back to work!
—Buck (54) & Nick (9) Parsons

To: Margie
Greetings from Anita and Ed to Margie in St. Petesberg, Florida who is recovering from her recent surgery.
We hope that your own private nurse, John, is attending to all your needs!
—Eduardo Pajon

To: Emmasue & Sienna
Hope you girls are enjoying your time home alone, because we will be home sooner than you know!!!!!!
—Brad Stanton

To: Sasha/Maya
Happy birthday to Sasha on Sunday, and Maya on Monday, love, from Mom and Dad
—Marilyn Milhous

To: Marilyn Martin
Hello to Nana, Grandpa and Aunt Jackie in Omaha. Wish you were here to watch the kids so I could be in the audience seeing the show instead of listening.
—Randell Martin

To: Kirsten
We only started this journey a little more than a year ago. Who would have guessed we would be welcoming a new baby in a few weeks? Loving you more every day!
—Dean Nicholson

To: eaton twins
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THOMAS AND THERESA, TWINS FROM THE GOOD STATE OF IOWA. 63 YEARS YOUNG AND STILL GOING STRONG! love, your family
—theresa eaton

To: Tonya
T-
I Love you because your heart is pure,
your soul is deep,
and you came to this crazy show with me.
Muchos besos,
Scizzy
—J.S. Munn Munn

To: Jo-Bina
I truly do love you more than....
Well, even more than finally being at this show with you.....And even a bit more.
Always, Scizzy
( we will be at the live show on May 6th 2006 )
—Scott Munn

To: Suzi's recently departed brother Timmy, the town of Ely, Minnesota and Suzi'sdad
Suzi & Matt from Denver say hi and wish Timmy were
here to say Priva (pronounced Pre-Vah) to all our friends in Ely. Dad, see you and everyone else the last week of May.
—Suzi and Matt Wager

April 30, 2006

To: my wife Mary Camp
We met in Anoka in '71, just out of school and look'n for fun!
35 years later, we found our true space, Loveland Colorado, is truly the place! Happy Anniversary, love Gary
—Gary Camp

To: Willy
The crazies from Praire Home Companion are in Loveland on Saturday. They chose the sissy town of Loveland since they can't get off the praire... must be an altitude disorder. PS: I couldn't get tickets.
—Ray York

To: Jim and Ranelle Gregory
With their son approaching graduation from law school next week on Mother's Day, I want to congratulate and celebrate two parents from Colorado who have unwaveringly loved and supported each of their five children as they've grown up, and all gone to college, and two who have now graduated law school. I appreciate and love them both very much.
—Lawrence Thompson

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